noun🔗SharePersona torpeSomeone or something that is awkward."The awkward at the party kept bumping into people and spilling his drink. "La persona torpe de la fiesta no paraba de chocar con la gente y derramar su bebida.characterpersonattitudetoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareTorpe, ineptoLacking dexterity in the use of the hands, or of instruments."The young boy was awkward at tying his shoelaces, fumbling with the knots. "El niño era torpe atándose los cordones, jugando con los nudos.abilityhumanconditiontoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareIncómodo, embarazosoNot easily managed or effected; embarrassing."An awkward silence had fallen."Un silencio incómodo había caído.characterattitudesituationconditiontoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareTorpe, incómodoLacking social skills, or uncomfortable with social interaction."The new student felt awkward at his first school dance, unsure of how to talk to others. "El nuevo estudiante se sintió incómodo en su primer baile escolar, inseguro de cómo hablar con los demás.characterattitudeemotionhumanmindsocietytoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareIncómodo, difícil, torpePerverse; adverse; difficult to handle."The heavy box was in an awkward position, making it difficult to lift. "La caja pesada estaba en una posición incómoda, lo que dificultaba levantarla.attitudecharactersituationtoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adverb🔗ShareHacia atrásIn a backwards direction."The train moved awkwardly backward into the station. "El tren se movió torpemente hacia atrás en la estación.directionwaytoeicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading